Call for candidates for the Governance Committee

Applications open until 15 November 2026

Are you a member of the ERC with experience of governance at a local or national level?  The Governance Committee (GC)  is looking to recruit to our diverse and collaborative team.

Governance Committee members are appointed by the GA and accountable to the GA. The committee exists to ensure the principles of good governance are developed, implemented, monitored and regularly reviewed. We also monitor how the organisation brings the tasks of Good Governance into practice in relation to the ERC Articles of Association.

Membership consists of between 7 - 10 people, all members of the ERC. Each member is elected by the General Assembly as an unpaid volunteer without a relevant Conflict of Interest (as determined in the Internal Rules). No more than two members of the GC can be voting members within the GA at any one time.

We are now looking to appoint to the committee and are looking for people with experience in governance matters. This could be as a member of a governance structure within your own organisation, or as a Trustee/Board member within a health-related charity/organisation. Experience of policy development and evaluation of policy implementation and organisational good practice is an advantage, as is the ability to comment and advise on organisational issues. Confidentiality, independence and impartiality are key requirements, as is an understanding of the ERC and its strategy.

Criteria:

• Demonstrable experience in management of a health care setting/organisation, and/or charity/nonprofit organisations.

• Evidence of governance activity either within work or as a volunteer, including but not limited to leadership, relations, reporting, systems and structures, policy.

• Knowledge or experience of risk management  evidenced within CV or motivational letter

• No relevant conflict of interest

• No leading role in any of the ERC structures (Board, SEC, Office)

• Full member of the ERC for 5 years at the time of the application

• Evidence of prior experience within the ERC, particularly experience showing understanding of the values, and activities of the ERC.

Application portfolio:

Short CV with emphasis on -

• recent contribution in core activities of ERC

• knowledge of ERC structures, mission and goals

• experience and expertise in the key tasks of the GC

• demonstrable experience/expertise in management of health care setting/organisation, and/or charity/nonprofit organisations

 Recent COI declaration (Click Here to Open)

 Motivational letter demonstrating your

• experience if not detailed within the CV

• vision to contribute to the process of quality governance as a member of the GC

Submit your application via email to: ERC | Secretariat [email protected] by 15th November 2026 at the latest, and will only be accepted when complete.

For more information, please contact: ERC | Governance Committee at: [email protected] 

Selection and appointment process

Complete applications are going to be reviewed by the ERC nomination committee to assess compliance with the eligibility criteria and suitability based on the role description. The eligible applications will be submitted to the General Assembly for voting.